Chinese Mythology
Yao
the Benevolent Sage
Yao is a Chinese sage king of wisdom, associated with the realm of earth. Yao belongs to the sage king generation of the pantheon. Symbolised by the pearl crown.
Historical Note
Reigned in such peace that the seasons themselves obeyed him. Skipped his own incompetent son and passed the throne to the commoner Shun — the model of meritocratic succession.